Thoughts on this calendar spread?

Stock price $29.98

Sell Call strike 30 expiring one week

Sell Put strike 30 expiring one week

Buy 2 Calls strike 30 expiring three weeks

Buy 2 Puts strike 30 expiring three weeks

What do you think of this calendar spread? Any downsides? Advantages? Any thoughts or comments?


The straddled calendar is simply doubling up. A 1:1 put and call calendar is (=) quantity 2 put OR call calendars.

It's long two 30-strike calendars and long one 3W 30 straddle. The theta for the isolated positions will be similar, so you don't stand to gain much if pinned to 30 at 1W expiration. You'll make a little if pinned and vol doesn't collapse.

Your only significant exposure is the long vega in both. It's an OK position if you're buying into earnings; as the report date is between the expirations.
 
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